Allahabad University Recruitment 2025

Organization Details

• Organization Name: University of Allahabad (A Central University)
• Location: Prayagraj – 211002, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Street Address: Office of the Registrar, University of Allahabad
• Country: India

Designation

• Post Name: Chair Professor – Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Chair
• Type of Appointment: Temporary / Contractual (for a period of five years)

Salary and Pay Details

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 26 December 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 16 January 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a Professor in the field of Social Science.
• Eminent Professors (Working or Retired) in the field of Social Science with an outstanding academic and research track record are eligible to apply.
• Minimum age: 55 years
• Maximum age: 70 years

Application Process

Applications must reach the Office of the Registrar, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj – 211002, Uttar Pradesh, by post or in person on or before 16 January 2026 (5:00 PM).

Documents required to be submitted:

• Covering letter stating interest and relevant skills
• Detailed CV with supporting annexures
• List of publications
• Copies of ten best publications

Functions of the Chair Professor

1. To engage in high-quality research related to the designated discipline.
2. To design and execute short-term capacity building programmes for teachers in higher education, focused on the Chair’s area of study.
3. To publish articles, research papers, reports, books, and monographs.
4. To participate in teaching and Ph.D. programmes of the department or school where the Chair is located.

Logistic Support and Grants

Supporting Staff Details

• Chair Research Fellow: Ph.D. in the relevant area of study; remuneration ₹35,000/- per month for the tenure of the Chair.
• Secretarial Assistant: ₹1,80,000/- per annum (to be outsourced only).

Tenure of the Chair

The Chair is proposed for a period of five years.

Reservation Details

No specific reservation details have been mentioned in the notification.

Application Fees

No application fees have been mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on the academic excellence and research achievements of the applicants in the designated area of study under the Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Chair. No written examination or interview procedure has been specified in the notification.

Contact Information

• Registrar, University of Allahabad
• Prayagraj – 211002, Uttar Pradesh, India

Important Links

• Official Website: https://www.allduniv.ac.in
• Official Notification PDF: Download Notification (Advt. 26-12-2025)

Additional Notes

The University of Allahabad invites applications from eminent scholars for the prestigious Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Chair Professor position. This Chair is intended to promote advanced research, publication, and academic engagement in the field of Social Sciences. The appointment offers both academic and financial benefits, including logistic support for research, travel, and seminars.

The University emphasizes scholarly excellence and encourages professors who have significantly contributed to social science research to apply for this Chair position before the last date.